Compost Bin LabCompost Bin Lab
Mateo Silva

Mateo Silva

Local ordinances, HOA rules, wildlife regulations, and compliant composting practices.

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About

I help households and buildings compost without fines or friction by aligning bin choice and routines with local bylaws and wildlife guidance.

Core Beliefs

Compliance and neighbor trust are the foundation of effortless, long-term composting.

Background

An HOA sent me a warning about 'nuisance odors' after a windy week scattered scraps. I read our wildlife ordinance, then helped the board approve sealed tumblers with ground anchoring and carbon top-off rules. Complaints dropped to zero, and three neighbors joined a curbside scraps pickup I negotiated with the hauler.

Author Articles

Neighbor-Approved Compost Container Guide

Neighbor-Approved Compost Container Guide

Choose a compost container that keeps neighbors and HOAs onside by putting compliance before convenience to prevent odors, pests, and fines. Follow a step-by-step audit to decode local rules, match bin type to nuisance risks, right-size capacity, and install/maintain for low-profile, long-term composting.